Episode 273: How To Print Your Products with Pre-Orders

Have you ever dreamed of creating your own planner, journal, or paper product…but felt stuck because of the upfront printing costs? In today’s episode, I’m sharing how you can fund your product launch using preorder campaigns and Kickstarter—without going into debt.

I’ll walk you through the math, show you why you don’t need hundreds of buyers to get started, and share inspiring stories from Print School students who successfully launched their products using this exact strategy.

If you’ve been sitting on an idea, this episode will give you the confidence and tools to finally bring it to life.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The difference between Kickstarter and preorder campaigns

• How many sales you actually need to fund your first print run

• Why offset printing is key for high-quality paper products

• Real success stories from Print School alumni

• How to launch without debt and reinvest profits into your next run

Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode:

• 🎥 Watch My Free Print Training: dreamprinting.co/Print-School-2-0

• ✨ Shop the Dream Planner + more: HoracioPrinting.com

• 📧 Need Help? Email: @_print_school

If this episode encouraged you, please share it with a friend who has a big dream waiting to be printed. And don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode of The Dream Printing Podcast!

Have you ever dreamed of creating your own journal, planner, or devotional, but felt stuck on where to start? In this episode, I’m sharing all about the 5-Day Journal Bootcamp Challenge—a practical, step-by-step training designed to take you from idea to finished product with clarity and confidence.

You’ll learn how to:

• Clarify your journal or planner idea

• Explore product costs, materials, and revenue potential

• Build your marketing and sales strategy (without the fear!)

• Create a realistic launch timeline that works for you

I’ll also share powerful success stories from Print School alumni who turned their ideas into reality. Their testimonies will encourage you that if God placed a dream on your heart, you can absolutely bring it to life!

✨ Ready to join the challenge? Sign up here: dreamprinting.co/Print-School-2-0

• 🛍 Shop Dream Planners & Journals: HoracioPrinting.com

• 📧 Need Help? Email: help@horacioprinting.com

• 💌 Connect with me on Instagram: @_print_school

In this episode, Polly takes you inside the inner workings of Horacio Printing’s upcoming launch — their biggest one yet! From reimagined planners to prepping every marketing detail, Polly gives you the full rundown so you can apply these strategies to your own product launch.

🎯 What You'll Learn:

• What’s new in the 2025 Dream Planner collection

• How Polly prepares 2+ months in advance for launch day

• The power of strategic partnerships with printers

• How to set up a strong PDP (Product Detail Page)

• Why your launch day deal matters

• What to expect from the Launch Team experience

• How Print School gives you all the tools to launch your dream paper product

📆 Key Dates to Remember:

• Planner Reveal Day: September 16

• Launch Day: September 30

• Launch Team Applications Open: Week of August 18

📚 Resources Mentioned:

• Free Print Training: https://www.dreamprinting.co/Print-School-2-0

• Join the Email List: https://www.HoracioPrinting.com

YOUR NEXT STEPS:

Watch My Free Print Training : https://www.hroacioprinting.com/workshop

Apply for a spot in Print School: https://www.dreamprinting.co/Print-School-2-0

Get Your Paper Fix: https://www.HoracioPrinting.com

Need Help? Email: help@horacioprinting.com

Pop into my DMS! @_print_school

In this inspiring episode, Polly sits down with Print School alumna Goranka, the founder of Let Soul, a heartfelt brand and gratitude journal created for overwhelmed women who are ready to reclaim their story.

Goranka shares her powerful journey—from emigrating during war to healing through journaling—and how she brought her long-time dream of publishing a journal to life. She opens up about the emotional process, the inspiration behind her MAP journaling method, and how Print School helped her take her vision from idea to reality.

Whether you’ve been dreaming of printing a planner, devotional, or journal—or you’re simply looking for encouragement to pursue your calling—this episode is a must-listen.

🎁 Resources Mentioned: ➡️ Get Goranka’s journal + free course: https://www.horacioprinting.com/workshop

📝 Apply for a spot in Print School: https://www.dreamprinting.co/Print-School-2-0

🛍 Get Your Paper Fix: https://www.HoracioPrinting.com

📩 Need Help? Email: help@horacioprinting.com

📱 Pop into my DMs! @_print_school

#DreamPrinting #PlannerBusiness #WorkFromHomeMom #BibleStudy #journallovers

In this episode of The Dream Printing Podcast, Polly interviews Karen Houston, founder of ROOT 66 Habit Highway. Karen shares her passion for helping Christian women develop intentional, daily habits rooted in faith. They dive into practical strategies for building habits that stick, overcoming obstacles, and growing closer to God in everyday life. If you’re looking to make faith a natural part of your routine, this conversation is packed with inspiration and actionable steps.

RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:

Karen Houston's Guided Journal & Bible Study: https://www.healedandbeloved.com USE CODE POLLY FOR 25% OFF YOUR PURCHASE!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/root66habithighway/

TIME STAMPS: 00:00 – Welcome and episode intro

02:15 – Karen's background and journey to creating her journal

06:30 – The inspiration behind the guided journal and Bible study

10:00 – Challenges faced during the creation process

14:45 – Tips for aspiring creators in the faith-based product space

18:30 – How Print School influenced Karen's approach

22:00 – Final thoughts and encouragement for listeners

About me: I am Polly Payne, the CEO and founder of Horacio Printing. I have sold more than 45,000 Dream Planners around the world along with bible studies and journals. I now help other dreamers do the same, which is why I launched Print School.

Have a question? Comment below and let's chat!

YOUR NEXT STEPS:

Watch My Free Print Training : https://www.hroacioprinting.com/workshop

Apply for a spot in Print School: https://www.dreamprinting.co/Print-School-2-0

Get Your Paper Fix: https://www.HoracioPrinting.com

Need Help? Email: help@horacioprinting.com

Pop into my DMS! @_print_school

We talk about:

• How she transitioned from corporate branding to building her own planner company

• Her experience funding her launch through Kickstarter

• The role Print School played in turning her idea into a product

• The surprising success she found in local in-person events

• Encouragement for women balancing family and business dreams

If you’re dreaming of creating your own planner, workbook, or journal — or just want a tool that finally works with your rhythm — this conversation will inspire and equip you.

Links & Resources: 🎓 Watch the Free Print Training: https://dreamprinting.co/Print-School-2-0 🛍 Shop Horacio Printing: horacioprinting.com 📧 Need help? Email: @_print_school

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Mickey Hicks, founder of Mrs. Clever, a beautiful quarterly planner designed specifically for work-from-home moms and entrepreneurial women. Mickey shares how her own need for structure as a mom and creative led to the creation of the Daily Dashboard — a planner that blends business and life in one powerful tool.

We talk about:

• How she transitioned from corporate branding to building her own planner company

• Her experience funding her launch through Kickstarter

• The role Print School played in turning her idea into a product

• The surprising success she found in local in-person events

• Encouragement for women balancing family and business dreams

If you’re dreaming of creating your own planner, workbook, or journal — or just want a tool that finally works with your rhythm — this conversation will inspire and equip you.

Special Gift: Use code POLLY25 at www.mrsclever.com to get 25% off your Daily Dashboard planner!

Links & Resources: 🎓 Watch the Free Print Training: dreamprinting.co/Print-School-2-0 🛍 Shop Horacio Printing: horacioprinting.com 📧 Need help? Email: @_print_school

Ready to get that idea out of your head and into your hand? In this episode I'm sharing the steps to make it happen!

Resources from this episode: ❓ Is Print School right for you? TAKE THE QUIZ: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/68238fc3e467c700154c1402

Check out our Alumni Page here: https://www.horatioprinting.com/alumi

About me: I am Polly Payne, the CEO and founder of Horacio Printing. I have sold more than 45,000 Dream Planners around the world along with bible studies and journals. I now help other dreamers do the same, which is why I launched Print School.

Have a question? Comment below and let's chat!

YOUR NEXT STEPS:

• Watch My Free Print Training : https://www.dreamprinting.co/Dream-Printing-Workshop-With-Polly
• Apply for a spot in Print School: https://www.dreamprinting.co/Print-School-2-0
• Get Your Paper Fix: https://www.horacioprinting.com/
• Need Help? Email: help@horacioprinting.com
• Pop into my DMS! @horacio-printing